What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Perlis?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Perlis is to car ferry and train which costs RM 17 - RM 23 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Perlis?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Perlis is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.

How far is it from Penang to Perlis?

The distance between Penang and Perlis is 159 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.

How do I travel from Penang to Perlis without a car?

The best way to get from Penang to Perlis without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 25m and costs RM 17 - RM 23.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Perlis?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Penang to Perlis, including transfers.

Can I drive from Penang to Perlis?

Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Perlis is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Penang to Perlis.

Where can I stay near Perlis?

There are 322+ hotels available in Perlis.

Penang to Perlis - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, taxi, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Perlis by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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Car ferry, train
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1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Arautrain Butterworth
3h 25m
RM 18–23
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
5h 39m
RM 18–31
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kangartaxi
2h 4m
RM 272–322
Car ferry, tram
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram Padang Besar Line
3h 49m
RM 19–49
Drive 156.9 km
1. Drive from George Town to Kangarcar 156.9 km
1h 56m
RM 26–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kangartaxi 156.9 km
1h 56m
RM 300–360

Penang to Perlis by car ferry, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

RM 18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penang to Perlis.

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Distance: 158.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Perlis. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Arau, walk to Sma Almaad, then take the bus to Kayangan Square Kangar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kangar via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 5h 39m.

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